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2006 Utah Code - 54-8a-2 — Definitions.
54-8a-2. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(1) "Association" means two or more operators organized to receive notification of excavation activities in a specified area, as provided by Section 54-8a-9.
(2) "Emergency" means an occurrence necessitating immediate action to prevent or mitigate loss of, or damage to, life, health, property, or essential public services.
(3) "Excavate" or "excavation" means an operation in which earth, rock, or other material on or below the ground is moved or displaced by tools, equipment, or explosives.
(4) "Excavator" means any person or entity that excavates or conducts excavation activities.
(5) "48 hours" means a 48-hour period occurring during business days which includes any day except Saturday, Sunday, or a legal holiday.
(6) "Location request assignment" means a number assigned to a proposed excavation by an association or operator upon receiving notice of the proposed excavation from the excavator.
(7) (a) "Operator" means a person or entity which owns, operates, or maintains underground facilities.
(b) "Operator" does not include an owner of real property where underground facilities are:
(i) located solely within the property;
(ii) used exclusively to furnish services on the property; and
(iii) maintained under the operation and control of that owner.
(8) "Person" includes individuals, government entities, corporations, partnerships, associations, and companies and their trustees, receivers, assignees, and personal representatives.
(9) "Underground facility" means personal property that is buried or placed below ground level for use in the storage or conveyance of any of the following:
(a) water;
(b) sewage;
(c) communications, including electronic, photonic, telephonic, or telegraphic communications;
(d) television, cable television, or other telecommunication signals, including transmission to subscribers of video or other programming;
(e) electric power;
(f) oil, gas, or other fluid and gaseous substances;
(g) steam;
(h) slurry; or
(i) dangerous materials or products.
As used in this chapter:
(1) "Association" means two or more operators organized to receive notification of excavation activities in a specified area, as provided by Section 54-8a-9.
(2) "Emergency" means an occurrence necessitating immediate action to prevent or mitigate loss of, or damage to, life, health, property, or essential public services.
(3) "Excavate" or "excavation" means an operation in which earth, rock, or other material on or below the ground is moved or displaced by tools, equipment, or explosives.
(4) "Excavator" means any person or entity that excavates or conducts excavation activities.
(5) "48 hours" means a 48-hour period occurring during business days which includes any day except Saturday, Sunday, or a legal holiday.
(6) "Location request assignment" means a number assigned to a proposed excavation by an association or operator upon receiving notice of the proposed excavation from the excavator.
(7) (a) "Operator" means a person or entity which owns, operates, or maintains underground facilities.
(b) "Operator" does not include an owner of real property where underground facilities are:
(i) located solely within the property;
(ii) used exclusively to furnish services on the property; and
(iii) maintained under the operation and control of that owner.
(8) "Person" includes individuals, government entities, corporations, partnerships, associations, and companies and their trustees, receivers, assignees, and personal representatives.
(9) "Underground facility" means personal property that is buried or placed below ground level for use in the storage or conveyance of any of the following:
(a) water;
(b) sewage;
(c) communications, including electronic, photonic, telephonic, or telegraphic communications;
(d) television, cable television, or other telecommunication signals, including transmission to subscribers of video or other programming;
(e) electric power;
(f) oil, gas, or other fluid and gaseous substances;
(g) steam;
(h) slurry; or
(i) dangerous materials or products.
Amended by Chapter 198, 1998 General Session
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